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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.23, 26,572.73 and 9,414.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.23, 26,572.73 and 9,414.23 is: 14,109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.23 : 26,572.73 = 9,414.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.23/26,572.73 = 9,414.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.23x = 26,572.73 × 9,414.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.23x = 250,161,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,161,612.01/17,730.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,109.33

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